I've been to this spot a handful of times and they've never let me down. I had an appointment in…read moretown and figured I needed a little pick-me-up. Now, I'm usually not a coffee drinker, but a friend of mine out here is slowly getting me into it... or maybe she's just using me to feed her caffeine habit lol. Either way, I'm starting to enjoy it more. I grabbed a vanilla latte and a raspberry charlotte and man, both hit the mark and the spot before I headed out. The store is always so classy, beautifully decorated, and the pastry presentation is next-level. It's the kind of display that makes you want to order one of everything just because it looks that good. The seating area inside is small, so if you don't lock a seat you'll either be outside at the front tables or grabbing it to go. The hospitality here is always amazing -- super attentive, courteous, and genuinely kind. Only thing to note is the parking. It's street parking, so keep your head on a swivel when pulling in or out. All in all, this place continues to deliver.

I heard great things about this place but for us it was not as much our taste. We always get an…read morealmond croissant and this one wasn't as flaky and fresh tasting. It tasted not dense instead of a fluffy fresh croissant. It may be a personal preference though. We also got the kouign amann that I usually really like but this place didn't have the sugary coating or the flakiness either. The workers there were friendly and there was no line at 9:30am on Saturday. The restroom is a no go though. Very small and very not clean.

I came to the Palo Alto farmers market just to shop around, and my friend pointed out that this was…read morethe place with the Emily Mariko muffin. I figured I should give it a try, so I waited in line for the Rebel Within muffin. I did not realize the muffin would be $9.50. I took the muffin home and toasted it for a little bit. I cut it open to see the beautiful runny egg. I will never understand how they did this! The muffin itself was flavorful and moist. While the egg inside was cool, I don't think it was worth the $9.50.

So delicious! Stopped by the Cal Ave Farmer's Market on our last day in town just so I could try…read moretheir famous Rebel Within muffins. They did not disappoint! The exterior was perfectly fluffy with flavors of cheese sausage and herbs and of course the perfect center of the soft boiled egg. Sprinkle on their famous tabasco salt and you're in for a treat! Line wasn't too long around 10 am and I even got some free fun stickers! Awesome energy at this market and really friendly staff

Yummy focaccia and pastries. The focaccia is definitely high quality. Some are like a cross between…read morea bread and quiche. Mine was oddly salty this time, but last time I ordered it was delish. They make sandwiches, sourdough, soups, and cookies too. The pesto cheese sandwich was pretty good. It could have had more fillings to bread ratio. Be sure to pop it in the toaster oven real quick before eating! It's a game changer.

The brioche-like bread they use for their sandwiches is delicious, soft, flavorful, and especially…read moregood paired with soup. Everything tastes fresh and delicious, I mean who doesn't like carbs, right? Customer service is solid, and the staff clearly know their breads and are happy to help with recommendations. A great spot for good bread .

Kouign-amann is a delicate sweet sugar-crusted croissant type pastry that often is in the shape of…read morea popover. Looks just like a puffy muffin. Craftsman and Wolves is a killer crafts bakery that makes the perfect Kouign-amann. The shop does many things including a signature bread pudding, small in size but big in flava. Measures maybe two and a half inches diameter, an inch thick. Packs a wonderful wowie punch with the seasonally ripe berries and fruit, plus a few pieces of specialty chocolate. My friend who knows from excellent pastries says the goods at C and W are special because the sugars in each item are balanced, not excessive. The goodies we sampled together were scrumptious. Somehow even my pedestrian palate senses that these dessert thingies are distinctive and of ultra quality. Ambiance-wise, it's a noisy place with a few tables lining the windows. You are elbow to elbow practically against neighbouring tables. I know I heard every syllable of the conversation going on to my right-hand side. I also knew it was Korean, so I couldn't successfully eavesdrop... boooooo. Very unique metallic artsy fashioned chairs make the space seem modern. There's merch in the corner and on a wall. You can get coffee drinks too. Service is excellent: the majestically tall staffer -- who I thought was manager but isn't -- was the kindest friendliest soul, very pleasant to chat with. Craftsman crew were mad busy, but always with smiles and ready to help customers. You won't find any bakery bites that are not delectable at Craftsman and Wolves. Kool yummy easy five stars.

I've always heard of their SF location but never had a chance to visit. I was pleasantly surprised…read moreto find a newer location in Mountain View in a pretty new apartment/retail complex. Small coffee shop sized with maybe seating for a dozen inside and a few small tables outside. I wasn't too familiar with their offerings, but I did know that it was chef driven and dedicated to quality. And in my short peek, I somewhat was able to confirm that. Drip Coffee (4*) Solid, bold and enough smoothness for me to want to savor it. Not as dark and roasty as Peets but good enough for me, especially to go with their delectable pastries. Kouign Amman (5*) I love B Patisserie's version that is flaky but saturated in buttery sugar, that I can only tolerate 1 of those at a time. Very rich and decadent. I have never seen a version quite like Craftmans and Wolves but that is what I found adoring. The exterior almost seems fried like a doughnut/cronut but totally not sure. It kinda had that bubbled exterior but not blatantly obvious. And there was just enough sugar cooked into it that it made it stealthy sweet, I'd say easily half the amount of sugar as B Pâtisserie's. Not that I would eat 2 of these in one sitting, but I easily could. Croissant Pudding (5*) They do these tiny mini bread puddings that can be heated up. We chose it as is, room temp and it was still fantastic. They use croissants as the 'bread' so it isn't as dense as a regular bread pudding. But their custard to bread ratio was masterful and this version (think they change the variations often) has burst of fresh raspberry and chunks of Dulce which is like a caramelized/browned white chocolate made by Valrhona. (I had to look that ingredient up as I never heard until now.) And to take alternate bites between the flaky and unique Kouign Amman and the creamy and slightly dense pudding with sips of quality black coffee, just initiated me an avid fan of Craftsman and Wolves. Seriously smacks!

This cute shop is located in downtown Palo Alto and has such a chic vibe. You'll find tons of…read moreartisanal baked goods and desserts, and the ambiance felt straight out of the Victorian era. Everything was beautifully presented. The workers were friendly too! Their items were a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality. Their spiral croissants were so much better than Fancy Flavors. It was flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious pistachio cream. This spot is especially great for more traditional flavors. The Anton Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake wasn't overly sweet and the cream was light and fluffy. It was perfectly up to my standards when it comes to sweetness. I'd definitely come back again even if I'm willing to hurt my wallet because the sweets are just too hard to resist.

Beautiful desserts, very sweet, however, the service could have been better for the price tag we…read morepaid. My family and I stopped by Marvel Cake during Mother's Day for a sweet treat on Sunday. This location is in the strip of Downtown Palo Alto and has limited parking (similar to the rest of the stores there, there is a lot of parking, and you will need to get lucky). My mom does like the Marvel Cake in their first location, so we swung by here to try this one out! Location-wise, this is a smaller shop than the original one in West San Jose with limited seating inside. I would say it's not work from home friendly however, I did see a college student next to me on her laptop so maybe I am incorrect here! The interior is nice and light, matching the elegance of the desserts. We ordered three items on the menu: the pillow cake, the bisou, and the blueberry lavender roll. Here are some thoughts: * Pillowcase cake: It may seem like this would be a fluffy cake due to the nature of its shape, but it is a gelatinous Jell-O cake with fruit jam. It was not bad, and tasted refreshing and light. I didn't know if I liked it at first, but ultimately I did come back for seconds and thirds, so this is approved. * Blueberry lavender roll cake: This was not at all what we were expecting. I did not taste any lavender, nor did it have a strong blueberry flavor. I think what threw our party off was the layer of gelatin that surrounded the cake. Texturally, we were not a big fan. * Bisou: This one was our favorite one. I appreciated the nutty crust in the bottom layer of the cake, while the filling was soft and bouncy. It is very sweet, however, but overall, I really enjoyed this one and feel like it would go great with a cup of coffee. What made the experience here a 3 instead of a 4 or 5 was the service we got. We weren't greeted when we came in, which, to be fair, is totally fine, maybe they were busy. However, the person helping us stared at us the whole time and did not really communicate well with us. When I tried to order the cakes for my family, they looked bothered that we were there, and I was not sure if they understood what pastries I was ordering because they did not repeat it back to us at all or confirm anything. When I did place the order, they slowly grabbed the plates and looked visually confused, which again, if they wanted to, I could have repeated it back to them. After they gathered everything, they put it in front of us and rang me up. The whole time, they did not say a word to me at all. Did not reconfirm anything, did not acknowledge we were there, did not say thank you. It was a bit strange, and I had to check with my family if it was me or if that was a really weird experience (it wasn't me).

Very good!…read more Service, display, taste. The price is a little high, but I'll be back!

I wanted to order one of everything, but somehow managed to exercise a little self-control and…read moresettled on the mango pudding. Topped with fresh mango, juicy pineapple, and a raspberry, every bite delivered a delicious mix of sweet, tart, and luxuriously creamy flavors. It was light and refreshing. That said... I'm already regretting not taking home a few more treats. Next time, I'm definitely skipping the self-control.

I just ordered a dozen cupcakes to be delivered. First off, the gentleman who answered the phone…read morewas so kind and helpful. I wish I'd gotten his name. If everyone took calls from customers like that, we would all be happier as a society!! But that's not all, the cupcakes were delivered so quickly too! I explained that this was for a birthday and was told to ask for birthday packaging. It looked so pretty delivered! I can't comment on the taste right now since I just got thank you messages for the delivery, but I would be so happy if I got these as a gift!!

AMAZZZZZZING chocolate and apple babkas. Freshly baked to order. The babkas are still steaming and…read morehot when picked up. Moist and flavorful, not too sweet either. Thank you so much for your wonderful talent and for these beautiful babkas!!!!

This place is a hidden gem in the Peninsula. It's nestled in the town and country mall in Palo…read moreAlto. You walk in the door and you immediately get hit with a delicious smell of fresh baked goods. I highly recommend their panini sandwiches. They have a lot of full meal options - ranging from egg dishes, avocado toast or "tartine", paninis as well as salads. I'd say this place is definitely on the more "balanced meal" side. I appreciate that the panini comes with a little treat on the side. Ask for the one you want or else they will choose for you! I got the small lemon bar dessert. The meal is pretty filling and you will leave pretty satisfied! They have a wide selection of drinks as well - the coffee was pretty great and I got a lovely latte art which is always a bonus! I also love that they have plenty of room to sit inside and outside. If you're a "word cup" fan you can watch one of the games inside! I personally prefer sitting outside in the sunshine, reading my book and enjoying the beautiful weather. The servers here are friendly and caring. They check on you if you need anything and grab your food when you are done! These little things are very much appreciated in a restaurant. I'd recommend coming here for brunch or lunch, or grabbing a coffee, enjoying the present moment and then walking around to do some shopping!

My sister recently purchased a Napoleon cake from Douce France after it was recommended by an…read moreemployee, and it was honestly one of the worst bakery items I've ever had. Like ever. The custard tasted sour and off, to the point that we questioned whether it was still fresh. The pastry layer was so soggy and difficult to cut through that serving it became a frustrating, messy ordeal. Instead of a delicate, flaky Napoleon, it felt like we were trying to saw through soggy cardboard. The entire "cake" was a letdown. I've had grocery store cakes that were significantly better--this made a Safeway cake seem like it came from a high-end bakery by comparison. Given that this was a staff recommendation, it was especially surprising and disappointing, and my sister was embarrassed she brought it to our celebration. Based on this experience alone, I would be very hesitant to return or recommend this bakery to others.